Moving Tips From Someone Who's Done It 10 Times (and Survived)
Moving to a new home can feel like hitting refresh on life—new neighborhood, fresh vibes, maybe even better lighting for your selfies. It's a chance to declutter both your closet and your mind. But let's be real: packing is a nightmare, and saying goodbye to your go-to takeout spot? Tragic. Still, the thrill of a blank slate often outweighs the chaos of bubble wrap and broken Wi-Fi.
But there has to be a way to make the process of moving easier, right? Well, yes, there is. I mean, not "snap your fingers and everything has magically moved itself" easy, but certainly more efficient. And, of course, TikTok is showing the way.You see, @em_andhercats has moved a total of 10 times, so she's learned some things. And she's willing to share them with the world.
For starters, instead of using cardboard boxes, she tries to pack as much as possible in reusable plastic totes.
"It protects your items better while moving and can be used as storage at your new place," she says.
Next tip: label and color code those totes. That way you can unpack a lot faster, or simply know where to reach for things you need in that moment.
"Use towels and paper towels to wrap your fragile items," advises @em_andhercats.While her tips are great, the folks in the comments also had some gems to share. Like using out-of-season clothing to wrap fragile items, so you don't have to waste those paper towels.
And pillows? Throw 'em in trash bags instead of taking up precious space in the plastic totes. Let's face it, you'll have plenty of use for those trash bags once you get to your new abode and start unpacking.
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